Deck 3: Assessments

Question 1

A one-repetition maximum test is the most weight an athlete can lift one time.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

During the bench press test, an athlete can lift their hips off the bench.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

During the counter-movement jump, the athlete is allowed a five-meter run up sprint.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The standing long jump measures how high an athlete can jump.

Question 5

Using a stopwatch to measure speed is the most accurate method.

Question 6

Tests for acceleration measure an athlete's ability to increase velocity.

Question 7

A flying sprint typically includes a 20-40 meter "run up" that is not timed.

Question 8

According to the examples in the chapter, there are significant differences in terms of speed between minor league and major league baseball players.

Question 9

In basketball, the center tends to be faster and more explosive than the other positions.

Question 10

In soccer, defenders and forwards tend to be the fastest and most explosive athletes.

Question 11

Which of the following will not disqualify a bench press attempt?

A) Bouncing the barbell off the chest
B) Struggling with the barbell
C) Lifting the hips off the bench
D) Having a spotter help during the lift

Question 12

Which of the following is a disqualification for the squat?

A) Failing to descend far enough.
B) Struggling with the lift.
C) Having a spotter stand behind the lifter.
D) Completing the lift successfully.

Question 13

Which of the following would primarily measure acceleration?

A) 10 meter sprint
B) 100 meter sprint
C) 300 meter sprint
D) 12-minute run

Question 14

Which of the following tests measures jumping height?

A) Medicine ball toss, behind
B) Standing long jump
C) Counter-movement jump
D) Standing triple jump

Question 15

Which of the following would primarily measure maximum velocity?

A) 10 meter spring
B) 100 meter sprint
C) 300 yard shuttle
D) 12-minute run

Question 16

Agility tests primarily measure:

A) Lower body strength
B) Cardio-vascular endurance
C) Metabolic conditioning
D) Ability to change directions

Question 17

Conditioning tests primarily measure

A) Lower body strength
B) Cardio-vascular endurance
C) Metabolic conditioning
D) Ability to change directions

Question 18

In basketball, which position tends to be the fastest and most explosive?

A) Guards
B) Centers
C) Forwards

Question 19

In American football, which position tends to be the slowest and least explosive?

A) Skill
B) Big skill
C) Linemen

Question 20

In soccer, which position tends to be slower and least explosive?

A) Guards
B) Quarterbacks
C) Nose tackles
D) Forwards

Question 21

List things that will disqualify a bench press, back squat, power clean, and power snatch.

Question 22

Describe the standing triple jump.

Question 23

Explain the procedures for conducting a flying sprint test.

Question 24

List the procedures for conducting a pro agility test.

Question 25

List the procedures for conducting a 300 meter shuttle run test.

Question 26

Describe the warm-up procedures for a bench press or squat 1-RM .

Question 27

Describe the warm-up procedures for a power clean or power snatch 1-RM.

Question 28

Describe the differences between positions in American football.

Question 29

Describe the differences between positions in basketball.

Question 30

Describe the differences between positions in soccer.